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The multi-million dollar trademark and trade dress dispute between Italian fashion label Gucci and American designer Guess?, Inc. (“Guess?”) marches on toward trial as Judge Shira Scheindlin of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York largely rejected Guess?’s motion for summary judgment to dismiss Gucci’s claims on February 14, 2012. The Court granted summary judgment and dismissed Gucci’s claims for monetary relief on the basis of federal trademark dilution as to two designs but left the majority of Gucci’s infringement claims untouched.

Gucci filed suit against Guess? and certain Guess? affiliates in 2009, claiming that Guess? was copying six of Gucci’s registered and unregistered designs as part of an elaborate scheme to trade upon the GUCCI marks and trade dress. Examples are depicted below:

Gucci ShoeGuess? Shoe

Gucci seeks an accounting of Guess?’s profits on the alleged copycat products (estimated to be over $98 million) as well as damages in the form of a reasonable royalty (estimated to be $26 million). In its summary judgment motion, Guess? argued that Gucci’s infringement claims based upon post-sale confusion failed as a matter of law because Gucci failed to proffer evidence that any purchaser actually bought an allegedly-infringing Guess? product instead of an authentic Gucci product in order to take advantage of post-sale confusion (i.e., that an unconfused purchaser bought a Guess? product in order to benefit from post-sale confusion with Gucci products). The Court rejected Guess?’s argument that evidence of actual confusion is required to prove infringement based upon post-sale confusion. Instead, the Court held that claims for post-sale confusion are subject to the standard likelihood of confusion analysis under the relevant Polaroid factors. In summary, the absence of actual confusion does not necessarily preclude post-sale confusion.

The Court also ruled that a reasonable inference could be drawn that Guess? acted in bad faith by “meticulously copying” Gucci’s trade dress although Guess? recognized that consumers might confuse the two patterns. Based upon such bad faith evidence, the Court rejected Guess?’s arguments to preclude Gucci’s claims for monetary relief on the basis of lack of evidence of actual confusion. The Court also rejected Guess?’s motion for summary judgment to preclude monetary damages on the basis of laches stating that such an equitable defense is fact intensive and not typically amenable to summary judgment.

The Court did grant summary judgment in favor of Guess? in connection with some of Gucci’s trademark dilution claims. The Court applied the pre-Trademark Dilution Revision Act higher “actual dilution” standard in assessing claims related to two of the allegedly infringing marks first used in commerce by Guess? prior to October 6, 2006. The Court found that Gucci failed to provide credible evidence of actual dilution with respect to these claims and, thus, dismissed Gucci’s pre-October 6, 2006 dilution claims. On February 21, 2012, the Court issued a clarification stating that while the lack of actual dilution prevented monetary relief as to such dilution claims, Gucci could still seek injunctive relief.

The final pre-trial conference in this case is currently set for March 13, 2012.

For a full copy of the February 14, 2012 opinion, click here. For a full copy of the February 21, 2012 clarification, click here.

While it’s all still fresh in our minds (and you still have time to save up), we feel itas our civic duty to bring you our pick of the best shoes of the fall collections.

Guccias skintight, over-the-knee boots can easily pinch-hit as the worldas hottest leggings.

Tricked-out with mini mohawks and studded to a fare-thee-well, these pink Prada numbers were the most wildly inventive anti-recession shoes of the season.

Dries Van Noten ushered in a welcome return to the super-chic pump, but with a bit of plot twist: an exotic snakeskin heel and last.

Slightly slouchy and insanely sexy, these thigh-high boots by Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte were a perfect partner for sky-high hems.

Jet black wasnat the only game in town. Yves Saint Laurentas ruby red, spindly-heel stunner is an instant classic, the shoe youall want to wear every day come fall.

Peek-a-boo cutouts and a glam horn heel add extra sizzle to Christian Dioras fashionable lace-up.

These boots were made for walking: paired with everything from floaty frocks to tweedy cropped trousers, Burberry served up the ultimate all-weather platform.

Lanvinas racy red pumps are gussied-up with mirror accents and a beyond-artsy, curvilinear heel.

A pop of cobalt at the toe and grey suede ties add a dose of 80s cool to Balenciagaas woven leather, ankle-high shoes.

Playful and tres Parisienne, Louis Vuittonas glitter- and pearl-bedecked shoes added a flirty accent to the classic collection.

Here’s some of the Gucci shoes that i love… they really are for dress shoes, cute and gorgeous when thy’re on your feet.

Now let’s take a look at how Gucci started… here’s the history.

The House of Gucci was first created in 1906 in Florence, Italy. Founder and craftsman, Guccio Gucci originally used the shop as an outlet for selling leather goods to horsemen. In 1938, Gucci opened the first retail shop in Rome. Gucci received much of its fame during the 1950′s and 1960′s under the supervision of Guccio Guccias two sons, Aldo and Rodolfo. During the 1950′s, Gucci became a staple of elegance with the creation of luxury handbags, shoes, and luggage.

Gucci gained even more popularity in the 1960′s when legendary stars, such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly were photographed wearing the classic styles. During this time, Gucci earned its reputation as a status symbol. In the 1980′s, Gucci began to experience a regression in both popularity and sales. At this time, an Arab investment company was able to purchase 50 percent of the fashion company from Guccio Guccias grandson, Maurizio.

In 1990, Gucci once again began to regain its reputation as an important and vital part of the fashion industry when Tom Ford joined Gucci as a designer of womenswear. In 1994, Ford took over as the fashion empireas creative director. Under Fordas supervision, Gucci gained recognition for being a brand for the wealthy and glamorous. During this time, Gucci became known for producing high quality products, including luggage, jewelry, clothing, fragrances, and eyeglasses.

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Casual meets evening in this Studded Leather Clutch by Gucci. Generously sized it’s made of perforated tan leather with a subtle degrad finish. There’s both fine and heavy stitching details on the trim and small golden studs arranged in a grid pattern throughout.The fold-over flap front secures with a bamboo-detailed braided wrap-around strap that finishes in a pair of tassels with decorative knots and holds a signature “G” charm. Under the flap it has a zippered top closure and inside it’s lined with a combination of brown suede and twill. Great for dressing up day-wear or a casual night on the town. $2,400

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The New Bamboo Stud-Embellished Leather Tote from Gucci is a structured modern gem, and (for some reason) it makes me think of licorice. It’s all layers of vibrant black leather with rows of small gold stud details, braiding, thick leather tassels, a detachable luggage tag and woven shoulder strap, and of course the single glossy black bamboo top handle. It also has a small stud and bamboo twist-lock closure on the fold-over flap front. Inside it’s lined raffia and has one zippered pocket, plus a mirror and leather mirror sleeve. $4,200

Gucci New Bamboo Stud-Embellished Tote, Handbag of the Day originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Casual meets evening in this Studded Leather Clutch by Gucci. Generously sized it’s made of perforated tan leather with a subtle degrad finish. There’s both fine and heavy stitching details on the trim and small golden studs arranged in a grid pattern throughout.The fold-over flap front secures with a bamboo-detailed braided wrap-around strap that finishes in a pair of tassels with decorative knots and holds a signature “G” charm. Under the flap it has a zippered top closure and inside it’s lined with a combination of brown suede and twill. Great for dressing up day-wear or a casual night on the town. $2,400

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Gucci Studded Leather Clutch, Handbag of the Day originally appeared on Luxist on Fri, 13 May 2011 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The New Bamboo Stud-Embellished Leather Tote from Gucci is a structured modern gem, and (for some reason) it makes me think of licorice. It’s all layers of vibrant black leather with rows of small gold stud details, braiding, thick leather tassels, a detachable luggage tag and woven shoulder strap, and of course the single glossy black bamboo top handle. It also has a small stud and bamboo twist-lock closure on the fold-over flap front. Inside it’s lined raffia and has one zippered pocket, plus a mirror and leather mirror sleeve. $4,200

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Gucci New Bamboo Stud-Embellished Tote, Handbag of the Day originally appeared on Luxist on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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